Getting older with young onset Parkinson’s disease provides a unique perspective. Young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) will always be what I have, no matter how old I get.

Sharing Over 40 Years of Wisdom Living with Parkinson's Disease by author Karl Robb
Getting older with young onset Parkinson’s disease provides a unique perspective. Young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) will always be what I have, no matter how old I get.
Change is often necessary, yet still painful. We make changes for better living and new opportunities, even if we don’t see them immediately. #MotivationMonday
Every day is a gift. What we do with that gift is potential for self-improvement and a better world. #MotivationMonday
The difficulty with having Parkinson’s disease and aging is being able to distinguish what symptoms are treatable and which may be harbingers of an urgent red flag action.
Once again, it’s World Parkinson’s Day! How are you going to educate and increase awareness of Parkinson’s Disease today?
We expect our loved ones, friends, associates, and colleagues to understand our struggle with this difficult ailment. Rarely, if ever, do two PD patients share the exact same symptoms as the other.Â